Tryptase QTRYP
| Method(s) | Immunoassay (IA) |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. |
| Transport | 1 mL serum (Min: 0.5 mL). * Collection Instructions * Samples should be obtained between 15 minutes and 3 hours after the event suspected of causing mast cell activation. When sample is drawn, separate serum from cells within 3 hours of collection. |
| Stability | Ambient: Unacceptable Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Schedule | Tue, Thur |
| Billing Code | 9011652 |
| CPTCode | 83520 |
| Notes | Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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Less than 11.0 mcg/L |
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